FIFA World Cup 2026: From shock lead to late heartbreak, Japan fall to Brazil in 2-1 thriller

Martinelli scored a late winner after Casemiro had earlier levelled the match.

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No second chances, underdog surprises & more: 10 storylines set to shape FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage

The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is complete, and the tournament now enters its most brutal phase: a 32-team single-elimination knockout bracket where one slip-up ends a campaign. Here are 10 major storylines that will define the road to July 19 final:    

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ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Ellyse Perry says Lord's win over India was 'a really special day'

Ellyse Perry called Australia's record-breaking run chase against India at Lord's "a really special day" after her match-winning fifty helped secure a semifinal berth in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The veteran all-rounder also praised Ashleigh Gardner's unbeaten half-century and said Australia are looking forward to the final two matches of the tournament.

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South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigns after FIFA World Cup group-stage exit

Hong Myungbo announced he will be stepping down as South Korea coach, the day after it was confirmed that the team had failed to make it past the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as one of the best third-placed teams.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Canada scripts history, beat South Africa in their first-ever knockout clash

They have reached the Round of 16, where they will face either Netherlands or Morocco on July 4 in Houston.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Mohamed Salah's fitness in focus as Egypt prepare for historic knockout clash against Australia

Mohamed Salah was forced off in the 57th minute of Egypt's 1-1 draw against Iran in Seattle after experiencing discomfort in his left knee. Salah was replaced by Mostafa Zico, raising concerns among Egyptian fans just days before the country's biggest World Cup match in history.  

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Thomas Tuchel confident in England's full-back options despite Reece James injury setback

Reece James was assessed following England's goalless draw with Ghana on Tuesday and stayed at the team's Kansas City base rather than traveling to New Jersey for the Panama match.  

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FIFA World Cup 2026: France vs Norway puts Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland in Golden Boot spotlight

The high-stakes clash of FIFA World Cup 2026 between France and Norway will determine who finishes top of Group I, with the added drama of a mouthwatering duel between superstars Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland.  

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Watch - Ousmane Dembele creates history, becomes third France player to score FIFA World Cup hat-trick

Ousmane Dembele etched his name into French football folklore with his stunning first-half hat-trick in  France vs Norway group stage clash of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  

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Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan's Gull Feroza reprimanded by ICC after Australia match

Pakistan opener Gull Feroza has been issued an official reprimand and handed one demerit point for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during her team's Group A match against Australia in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup. 

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FIFA WC 2026: Japan, Sweden reach round of 32 after tense 1-1 draw

Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga traded quick-fire goals as a hard-fought 1-1 draw has taken Japan and Sweden through to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage.

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